Gordon Strachan declared his ring-rusty players ready and raring to go in Ireland after coming through Friday night’s Easter Road test against Qatar unscathed. Scotland were rusty against Qatar but I was pleased with a lot of the performances, says Gordon Strachan

Newcastle have completed the £12.5million signing of Anderlecht striker Aleksandar Mitrovic. The 20-year-old has signed a five-year deal with the club. Newcastle announce £12.5m signing of Aleksandar Mitrovic from Anderlecht